Government at a Glance: Latin America and the Caribbean 2017

This second edition of Government at a Glance: Latin America and the Caribbean provides
the latest available data on public administrations in the LAC region and compares
it to OECD countries. It contains new indicators on public finances, centres of government,
regulatory governance, open government, digital government and public procurement.
This edition also includes a special feature on health budgeting.After a decade of
sustained economic growth reinforced by high commodity prices, economic conditions
are deteriorating in the LAC region. In this context, LAC governments are expected
to design and deliver more inclusive, transparent and efficient policies. This report
provides policy makers with performance measurements and offers comparative perspective.
Good indicators are needed more than ever to help governments make informed decisions
and tough choices, in order to maintain progress and improvements in the region.